Domaines Schlumberger, Alsace
Domaines Schlumberger, located in Guebwiller Alsace, has been family-owned since 1810. Members of the 6th and 7th generations run the company today. It is the largest Grand Cru vineyard holder in the Alsace region with 70 hectares of the classic Alsace varieties of Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer in the Grand Crus of Saering, Kitterle, Kessler and Spiegel, representing more than half the total Domaine plantings.
Tasting Notes
Acid (g/L) 0.46
Sugar (g/L) 22.6
Vinification
Slow, pneumatic pressing was followed by static racking. Fermentation in thermo-regulated tuns for one to four months.
Maturation
Maturation on lees from six to eight months.
Appearance
Clear golden yellow with green reflections, of good intensity. The disk is bright, limpid and transparent.
Aroma
The nose is open, pleasant and intense. Racy, we perceive dominant floral scents, rose, peony, exotic fruits, grapefruit, lychee and mango. Airing enhances the previous aromas and reveals spices, candied ginger and peppermint. Once again, the nose expresses a beautiful ripeness and perfect health, resulting in a high class Gewurztraminer !!!
Palate
The onset in the mouth is dense, fleshy and tender. The alcohol support is full-bodied. The wine evolves in a medium with an open and vigorous liveliness marked by a sparkling note. The range of aromas is reminiscent of exotic fruits, grapefruit, mango and lychee, in addition to flowers, peony, rose and spices, peppermint, ginger. We perceive also a hint of bitterness. The finish has a beautiful length, 9-‐10 caudalies, with a frank liveliness and a lingering hint of bitterness. The balance of this wine is rich and soft. The grape is expressed very beautiful way. Brilliant !!!
Food Matching
This wine can be combined with exotic cuisines, bluefin tuna maki and wasabi, a crab salad with grapefruit, a prawn curry with saffron.
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